AI SummaryChhattisgarh Unemployment Allowance Scheme, also known as CG Berojgari Bhatta Yojana, gives Rs 2,500 per month to educated unemployed youth in the state. Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced this scheme, and it has been running since 1 April 2023. Eligible youth can apply online through the official portal.
The scheme was announced in the Chhattisgarh Budget 2023-24. The state government set aside Rs 550 crore for the scheme in that financial year. Under the scheme, class 12 pass to youth aged 18 to 35 years, whose family income is below Rs 2.5 lakh, can get the monthly allowance for up to two years.
CG Berojgari Bhatta Yojana: Scheme Details
Chhattisgarh Unemployment Allowance Scheme has been approved from 1 April 2023 and is still running in the state. The scheme is run by the Department of Employment of the Chhattisgarh government. The allowance is paid directly to the bank account of eligible youth through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The announcement about the scheme was made by former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel while addressing the public on the 74th Republic Day at the Lalbag Parade grounds in Jagdalpur. He said that unemployed youth would get an unemployment allowance every month from the next financial year. The idea of the scheme dates back to the 2018 State Assembly polls, when the Congress promised a monthly stipend of Rs 2,500 to 10 lakh unemployed youth under its "Rajiv Mitr Yojana". Current Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has continued the scheme in the state.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Chhattisgarh Unemployment Allowance Scheme (CG Berojgari Bhatta Yojana) |
| Launched By | Chhattisgarh government |
| Beneficiaries | Educated unemployed youth aged 18 to 35 years |
| Benefit Amount | Rs 2,500 per month |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | erojgar.cg.gov.in |
Eligibility Conditions
To get the unemployment allowance, the applicant must meet all the conditions set by the state government. The main eligibility conditions are given below.
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Chhattisgarh.
- The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 35 years as on 1 April of the year of application.
- The applicant must have passed at least class 12 (Higher Secondary) from a recognized board.
- The applicant must be registered with a district employment and self-employment guidance center of Chhattisgarh.
- The employment registration should be at least two years old as on 1 April of the year of application.
- The applicant should not have any source of income of his own.
- The annual income of the applicant's family from all sources should not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh.
Who Cannot Apply
The government has also set some disqualification conditions to make sure the allowance reaches only the people who really need it. A person will not be eligible for the allowance in the following cases.
- If more than one member of a family is eligible, the allowance is given to only one member of the family.
- If any member of the applicant's family is employed above Class IV or Group-D in a Central or State government institution or local body.
- If the applicant refuses a job or self-employment offer in the government or private sector.
- Family members of present and former ministers, MPs, MLAs, mayors and district panchayat chairpersons.
- Family members of pensioners who get a monthly pension of Rs 10,000 or more.
- Families that paid income tax in the previous assessment year.
- Family members of registered professionals like engineers, doctors, lawyers, chartered accountants and architects.
Documents Required
Applicants need to keep some documents ready before filling out the online application form. The main documents required are listed below.
- Chhattisgarh residence certificate
- Class 10 mark sheet or certificate for date of birth
- Class 12 mark sheet or certificate
- Income certificate issued within one year
- Latest passport size color photograph
- Employment registration identity card
- Aadhaar card
- Bank account details for DBT payment
How to Apply Online
Eligible youth of Chhattisgarh can apply for the unemployment allowance through the online process. Only online applications are accepted for this scheme. The steps to apply are given below.
STEP 1 - Go to the official unemployment allowance page of the Chhattisgarh government at erojgar.cg.gov.in.
STEP 2 - Register on the portal using a valid mobile number and set up a login account.
STEP 3 - Log in using the user ID and password generated during registration.
STEP 4 - Fill in all the required personal, education, employment, income and bank details in the application form.
STEP 5 - Upload the required documents in the proper format and review all the details entered.
STEP 6 - Submit the application form and keep the application number safe for future reference. Once the application is verified and approved, the allowance is transferred to the bank account every month.
Application Status
Applicants can check the status of their unemployment allowance application by logging into the official portal. The employment department checks each application and may call the applicant for physical verification at the gram panchayat or ward office before the allowance is sanctioned.
FAQ's
Who can apply for Chhattisgarh Unemployment Allowance Scheme?
Educated unemployed youth of Chhattisgarh aged 18 to 35 years, who have passed class 12 and are registered with a district employment center, can apply. The annual family income must be below Rs 2.5 lakh.
How much allowance is given under the scheme?
Eligible youth get Rs 2,500 per month for up to two years. The amount is paid directly to the bank account through DBT.
Can I apply offline for the unemployment allowance?
No, only online applications are accepted for the Chhattisgarh unemployment allowance scheme. Applicants need to apply through the official portal.
What happens if I get a job while getting the allowance?
The allowance stops once the applicant gets a job or no longer meets the eligibility conditions. The applicant should inform the employment department about any change in employment status.
For more details, eligible youth can also check other Chhattisgarh government schemes and related Startup Chhattisgarh Scheme on this website.